Surviving Off Chipotle For 30 Days @ZackarySmigel

Zackary Smigel 🌏 Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ nordvpn.com/zackary
It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌

Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s

Google spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PluJeBD1aJ36xAKbZ74OHED00ntwhjH81q2wINg5UDw/edit?usp=sharing

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
2:51 Chapter 1
8:15 Chipotle Conspiracy 1
9:55 Day 3.5
16:15 NordVPN
18:08 Day 10
20:10 Chapter 2
24:40 Chipotle Conspiracy 2
29:56 Day 15
33:51 Social Experiment Inception
34:55 Day 17.5
38:07 Chapter 3
47:59 The Results and Conclusion

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.
-Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium Cello Suite - Bach [COPYRIGHT FREE] youtu.be/e_J14fbBluE?si=iaoAkTANsqFur0WZ
Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
"You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the material
for any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit."

=-=-=-=

Creators note:

Hey! It's been a while. I had the holidays, and then obviously this took a while to shoot, but I hope it's worth the wait. This is easily my most ambitious project yet. I took some creative risks and faced a few more challenges due to the nature of the subject, but hopefully, it pays off and is both entertaining and informative! As I mentioned at the end of the video, if you're watching and reading this, I am incredibly thankful for your time. I wouldn't be here without your support.

I recently hit 100,000 subscribers a few weeks ago, and if you didn't see my community post, I wrote a pretty detailed message. The short version, which I'll put here, is thank you. Thank you all for supporting me over the last 10 months. I am so privileged to be able to create this content and share it with you all. Anyways, enough of the sappy stuff. Hope you enjoyed!

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

=-=-=-=

updated 6 months ago

Surviving Off Chipotle For 30 Days

Zackary Smigel 2024-03-15 | 🌏 Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ nordvpn.com/zackary
It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌

Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s

Google spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PluJeBD1aJ36xAKbZ74OHED00ntwhjH81q2wINg5UDw/edit?usp=sharing

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
2:51 Chapter 1
8:15 Chipotle Conspiracy 1
9:55 Day 3.5
16:15 NordVPN
18:08 Day 10
20:10 Chapter 2
24:40 Chipotle Conspiracy 2
29:56 Day 15
33:51 Social Experiment Inception
34:55 Day 17.5
38:07 Chapter 3
47:59 The Results and Conclusion

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.
-Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium Cello Suite - Bach [COPYRIGHT FREE] youtu.be/e_J14fbBluE?si=iaoAkTANsqFur0WZ
Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
"You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the material
for any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit."

=-=-=-=

Creators note:

Hey! It's been a while. I had the holidays, and then obviously this took a while to shoot, but I hope it's worth the wait. This is easily my most ambitious project yet. I took some creative risks and faced a few more challenges due to the nature of the subject, but hopefully, it pays off and is both entertaining and informative! As I mentioned at the end of the video, if you're watching and reading this, I am incredibly thankful for your time. I wouldn't be here without your support.

I recently hit 100,000 subscribers a few weeks ago, and if you didn't see my community post, I wrote a pretty detailed message. The short version, which I'll put here, is thank you. Thank you all for supporting me over the last 10 months. I am so privileged to be able to create this content and share it with you all. Anyways, enough of the sappy stuff. Hope you enjoyed!

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

=-=-=-=

How The YouTube Algorithm Promotes Thievery

Zackary Smigel 2024-09-24 | Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s
Everything else: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:39 A Little Context
2:50 My Reaction to Asmongold's Reaction
4:02 The Issue with Reaction Uploads on YouTube
5:14 How the YouTube Algorithm Promotes React Content
7:39 My Viral Tweet and What I Learned
8:39 The Problem with Super Streamer Fan Bases
9:25 Grey Areas and Why These Conversations Matter
10:07 What’s the Solution?
12:45 The Worst of It
13:41 The Future and Important Notes

Addition resources on react content:

How Reaction Videos Ruined the Internet:
youtu.be/HMj0xWsf1Io?si=xEjIr2us3kB11aEV
How to Steal A YouTube Video:
youtu.be/Pb7xJK5aitc?si=rvjKGFYrHk_XYCVd
The Dark Side of Reaction Content:
youtu.be/iI6ECK4xvag?si=ZrmzCnouBwXHSyQL
The WAR on stolen content:
youtu.be/eI0VD3Hut0Y?si=bZi1nadFzGD4-qkw
Why React Content Harms Everyone:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAnJ4ZuTYaeGv4WIexP9C5LAuMEnMkG-Q

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Kevin MacLeod's royalty free music library: http://incompetech.com
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hey everyone! I just wanted to make a quick video to explain what happened last week and hopefully clear a few things up. I released a video, noticed some things afterward, and wanted to share my thoughts with you.

I’m incredibly grateful for the recent support. Honestly, I’m still amazed that so many people watch my content, and it motivates me even more because I have some really exciting things planned for the future.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

What’s REALLY Driving Up Fast Food Prices?

Zackary Smigel 2024-09-11 | Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s
Everything else: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:05 The Rise and Fall of the Dollar Menu
2:03 Is Fast Food Becoming a Luxury?
3:22 Do Rising Wages Really Increase Costs?
5:10 Massive Corporate Leadership Failures
6:31 Fast Food Advertising Is Out of Control
8:21 The True Cost of Celebrity Fast Food Meal Deals
10:28 How Fast Food Apps Are Costing Millions
11:19 Why Fast Food Apps Are Failing
12:08 The Problem with Fast Food Reward Points
12:45 What’s Really Driving Up Fast Food Prices?
13:58 Real Change Is Happening

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Kevin MacLeod's royalty free music library: http://incompetech.com
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

An Unhinged Look At Influencer Culture

Zackary Smigel 2024-08-05 | Use code ZACKARY at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/zackary

Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s
Everything else: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
3:00 Day Zero
9:42 The First Day
11:24 The Second Day
18:52 The Third Day
19:19 Interview With Dandy Demon
22:15 Sponsor
23:56 Interview With Dandy Demon Part 2
25:22 Interview With JREG
30:01 Influencers Being Dumb
32:35 The Final Day
43:32 Influencer After Party
44:55 Conclusion

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@vidcon
youtube.com/@SwellEntertainment
youtube.com/@loganpaulvlogs
youtube.com/@DammitJeff
youtube.com/@nationsquid
youtube.com/@DaxDives
youtube.com/@JREG
youtube.com/@Mogswamp
youtube.com/@skyboimc
youtube.com/@ChiffoiMC

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Kevin MacLeod's royalty free music library: http://incompetech.com
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hey everyone! These past few months have been a wild ride, and putting this project together was no easy task. But I really hope you find it entertaining.

You don't often see VidCon videos do well, but I've always wanted to explore the topic and put a unique spin on it. Hopefully, that comes through!

Now that this documentary is wrapped up, I'm planning to dive into some shorter topics that won't take as long to create. So, you can expect more content coming your way soon!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#influencer #vidcon #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

Surviving The Retail Apocalypse

Zackary Smigel 2024-06-03 | Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s
Everything else: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

Special thanks to Aryeh from Liminal Assembly, if you're interested in Liminal Spaces check them out here: instagram.com/liminalassembly

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:39 The Rise of Malls
2:45 The Fall of Malls
3:49 The Retail Apocalypse
5:55 The Shenango Valley Mall
7:05 What Real People Are Saying About Malls
8:27 What Makes Malls So Special?
8:59 What is a Liminal Space?
10:30 Dead Malls and Liminal Spaces
12:29 The Human Element
13:25 The Future of Malls
15:42 Who Is To Blame?
18:25 Why Malls and Dead Malls REALLY Matter
19:18 Dave AND Busters?

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Kevin MacLeod's royalty free music library: http://incompetech.com
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.
-Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium Cello Suite - Bach [COPYRIGHT FREE] youtu.be/e_J14fbBluE?si=iaoAkTANsqFur0WZ
Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
"You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the material
for any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit."

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello everyone! Once again, I have no idea how this video will perform. This was a bit of a love/hate letter for me, so it's more personal than my usual content, but hopefully, it made for an interesting deep dive. When I think of all the memories I had at that mall, it's insane. I didn't even cover half of what I experienced there, but I wanted to keep things grounded for the video. I hope it's enjoyable! I am starting to work on my next documentary very soon, so keep tabs on me if you don't already.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#deadmalls #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

Did TikTok Ruin YouTube?

Zackary Smigel 2024-04-29 | Its time we talk about the complicated, controversial, and potentially problematic world of short form video content.

Patreon: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel
Twitter: twitter.com/zas11s
Instagram: instagram.com/zas11s
Everything else: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:52 TikToks Historic Rise
3:32 TikToks First Major Roadblock
5:10 TikTok Shop and TikTok Creativity Program
7:22 First Layer of Proof
8:30 TikToks Bizarre and Questionable Brand Missions
10:19 So TikTok Kinda Sucks
11:34 Special Sauce
12:02 Why YouTube STILL Feels Different
12:31 The Launch of YouTube Shorts
13:30 Shorts and TikToks Influence on YouTube
14:34 Second Layer of Proof
15:24 The Secret Reason YouTubers Might Be Quitting
16:53 More Creators That Have Problems With Shorts
19:34 How YouTube Values Short Views
20:38 What's the Point?
21:13 That's the Internet, Baby
22:15 The New Wave
23:16 Did TikTok Ruin YouTube?

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@hankschannel
youtube.com/@allietricaso
youtube.com/@SwellEntertainment
youtube.com/@TheCommentsSection
youtube.com/@GameTheory
youtube.com/@gettheetothestitchery
youtube.com/@shadiversity

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's Audio Library
- Kevin MacLeod's royalty free music library: http://incompetech.com
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello everyone, I hope you're all savoring the spring season. I'm thrilled to finally share this video that's been on my mind for quite some time. It's a subject that has truly captivated me, and I am super relieved to be able to share my findings with you all.

I have some really exciting videos planned for this summer, so if you are not subscribed already, please make sure to do so. As always, I am so thankful for the support. Every time I upload, I'm shocked by the positive comments I receive. It really makes this all so much more rewarding.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

How Much YouTube Paid Me for 2,500,000 Views and Why…

Zackary Smigel 2024-01-02 | Its time we talk about creator transparency.

Support me: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:36 How Much YouTube Paid Me
1:15 The Creator Transparency Problem
1:50 How YouTube RPM's and CPM's Work
2:58 Why YouTubers Post More During The Holidays
3:24 What Affects RPM?
3:45 Being Tactical With Uploading
4:34 The Risks Of Demonetization
5:20 Decreasing Risks
5:50 What Others WON'T Tell You About Content Creation
7:06 The Future

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:

2024 is here, and I am so excited to share it with you all. If you are new here, I do a bit of everything but typically focus on content related to social science, internet culture, creator trends, and more! This year, I plan on rolling out 4 major documentaries in the style of my 'Surviving Off Gas Station Food' video. So expect that, plus more videos about YouTube and internet culture. I hope you enjoyed this one; I think creator transparency is very important, and I am happy to share everything with you all.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

Surviving Off Gas Station Food For 30 Days

Zackary Smigel 2023-12-05 | I created a documentary where I ate nothing but gas station food for thirty days, learned a valuable life lesson, and explored a cultural phenomenon.

Support me: patreon.com/ZackarySmigel

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
3:26 Day 1
8:08 Sheetz vs Wawa War
9:53 Day 4
14:53 Day 7
18:20 Sheetz's YouTube
19:58 Day 11
25:21 Sheetz's Tiktok
26:30 Day 18
29:27 Sheetz's Bizarre Smile Policy Controversy
30:46 Day 22
33:39 Using the most insane coupon to ever exist
37:24 Day 30 - My Message To You
39:50 NO sponsor just me :)
40:20 The Results and Conclusion

Meal Log: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10g6sMZfheXbOsRE03YRQ26JxifvonyBmvprG-S1quWo/edit?usp=sharing

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Ian Taylor's RuneScape Music library owned by Jagex LTD. Please check out their music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, wow. This video was an undertaking. I can't emphasize how hard I worked on this one and boy was it fun. I learned a lot and always am continuing to try and improve my craft. Don't worry I am not quitting the other style videos, but I want to mix in crazy things like this every once in awhile. I really hope you all enjoy!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

Why is YouTube like this?

Zackary Smigel 2023-11-02 | And by this, I mean overly sensationalized, insanely over-the-top, highly edited, and fake. I mean, is it just me, or does most content on this platform feel dystopian, artificial, and soulless?

The content we watch has evolved, there is no doubting it. What was once a place to post fun videos with your friends is now a platform for corporations to market their brand, for people to generate passive income, and for creators to succeed, whatever this means.

And this isn't all bad, but if I'm being honest, the worst aspects of all these things really stand out and create a nauseating experience for the average user.

But something has recently changed, and maybe you've noticed it too? Authenticity on YouTube is rising again. Now, instead of clicking on overly sensational videos, I find myself clicking on videos that are simple, more intimate, and honestly more human. But why? Is the MrBeast-ification of YouTube over? How did we get here? Why is this happening? And what the heck is "corecore"?

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:23 Authenticity vs Sensationalism
2:45 MrBeast-ification And AI
4:22 Creator Example 1
5:39 The Eras of YouTube
6:24 What Is CoreCore and Why Its Taking Over
7:55 Creator Example 2 Dodford
8:38 Creator Example 3 Sam Sulek
9:01 The Next Era Of YouTube

Support me on Patreon for extra cool stuff:
patreon.com/ZackarySmigel

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@Pinely
youtube.com/@thejayalto
youtube.com/@DodfordYT
youtube.com/@sam_sulek

Thumbnail inspiration:
youtube.com/@betterideas

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, I am playing around with my thumbnail style. We'll see if you guys like my face or not lol. I am hoping you all enjoy, this is a bit more of a controversial topic and I was a bit hesitant to make this video so we'll see! Hopefully you guys enjoy.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

Also, JJJreact

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

The Romanization of Sports Betting

Zackary Smigel 2023-10-19 | Sports betting is everywhere: TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and TV. If you've consumed any form of sports media over the last week, chances are you've encountered some sort of sports betting advertisement. You've probably seen Kevin Hart promoting DraftKings or Rob Gronkowski endorsing FanDuel. Even Jamie Foxx and Vanessa Hudgens have appeared in commercials for BetMGM. If you attended or tuned into an NFL, NHL, or NBA game, you've likely come across ads for these services. This is a full-blown media invasion.

What's happening is not a coincidence; it's a planned effort to get you and me addicted to sports betting. It's that simple.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:54 How Did We Get Here?
1:24 Advantages Of Sports Betting
1:58 So What's The Problem?
3:02 The NFL Is Indoctrinating Our Youth
3:39 The NFL's Stance on Sports Betting
4:05 Colleges Endorsing & Promoting Sports Betting
5:12 The Facts And Reason
5:45 This Is An International Issue
6:17 Content Creators Promoting FanDuel, DraftKings, & Sleeper
7:11 Sleeper Example
7:30 Cultural Issues With Sports Betting
8:29 The Solution To This Massive Problem

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, I feel great about the video quality again. Finally locked in the new place. My only issue which I hope is minor was some spotty audio fuzz. Something I'm looking into for next time. Hopefully not super noticeable. But other than that, I am super happy with how this came out. I hope you enjoy!

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

The Biggest Myth In YouTube History: Tags

Zackary Smigel 2023-10-09 | This video might have cost me thousands of dollars, but I had to make it. Today, I want to discuss the biggest myth in YouTube's history. There is a considerable amount of misinformation circulating in the world of YouTube right now, and this particular myth isn't receiving enough attention. Unfortunately, like many predatory phenomena, it's the average person who ends up suffering—small content creators and viewers are being misled outright.

FOR LEGAL REASONS THIS VIDEO IS AN OPINION

EDIT: VidIQ reached out to me and removed the misleading language from their website. I really respect that and hope TubeBuddy follows suit.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:50 Important Context
2:13 The Biggest Myth YouTube History
3:18 Creator Proof 1
4:05 Creator Proof 2
4:41 Creator Proof 3
5:07 Creator Proof 4
5:25 Creator Proof 5
5:48 Creator Proof 6
6:05 Creator Proof 7
6:38 Proof From YouTube
7:22 Hypocrisy and Misinformation
8:38 Why This Is VERY Misleading
9:25 Why This Video Likely Cost Me Thousands
10:11 Okay, So What Does Matter?

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@_jared
youtube.com/@DammitJeff
youtube.com/@Waligug
youtube.com/@MarcelVos
youtube.com/@ZoltanSultan
youtube.com/@longestsoloever
youtube.com/@MrBeast

Thanks so much for the people that helped with this one! Please go check out their channels!

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, still a work in progress in the new place. I can't get my lighting right, so bare me with me. The audio improved from the last video but again, still having issues with my lighting. I think I figured out my issue so hopefully it'll improve next video. Regardless, I hope the video is enjoyable for you.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

I promise, just read my comments

Zackary Smigel 2023-09-29 | Does YouTube feel different lately? Do you feel like YouTubes comment section is hard to navigate and filled with spam? Do some of your comments magically disappear? Do you think YouTubes comment system is outdated and maybe even rigged against you?

Well, you are not alone, and I have the answer and explanation to all of these concerns and questions. I'm dead serious. There's an explainable answer to all these issues, so let's get started.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:05 Outdated Comment Section Design
2:48 What Is UP With Pinned Comments?
3:26 Why Does This NEVER Work?
3:58 YouTube's Biggest Problem
6:55 Creator Example
7:32 Why You May Feel Silenced on YouTube
8:46 What YouTube Needs To Do
10:19 Taking Things A Step Further
11:10 Why YouTube Feels Different AND Outdated (The Facts)

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@lexfridman
youtube.com/@nationsquid

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this was the first video shot at my new place. I'm not a huge fan of how the lighting and audio turned out. I definitely need to play around with my setup next time. So its a work in progress! Regardless, I still hope the video is enjoyable for you. This is something I've wanted to cover for a while now!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

Trust me, Im an Apple Fan

Zackary Smigel 2023-09-08 | Are you sick of Apple purposely making their products worse? Are you frustrated by Apple's insane pricing and the so-called Apple Tax? Are you tired of iPhone season every year and Apple intentionally slowing down older iPhones? Are you generally fed up with Apple and its insane cult-like fanbase?

Well I am and I have an answer and explanation to all of these concerns. Apple fans, your time is up.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:29 Why Apple?
2:19 Apple Making Their Products Worse
5:12 Apple Pricing - The Apple Tax
6:21 How Apple Is Ruining Your Love Life
7:11 Apples Never-Ending-Upgrade-Cycle
8:39 Apple Caught Slowing Down Phones
9:38 Apple Right To Repair Issue
10:36 Ethical Issues
11:29 Solution
10:56 Why Apple Sucks Now

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is a video I've been wanting to create for a while, and finally had time to do it! It's more focused and less exploratory than usual, but I believe it came out well. Like my last two videos, I was nervous to make this one, but you all like my videos where I am more critical, so I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#apple #appleevent #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

I promise, and I can prove it

Zackary Smigel 2023-08-28 | Does YouTube feel different lately? Are you getting slammed with ads on the content you watch? Maybe even this video? Are you irritated by ads and maybe even frustrated with YouTube’s monetization system?

Well, you are not alone, and I have the answer and explanation to all of these concerns and questions. I'm dead serious. There's an explainable answer to all these issues, so let's get started.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:05 Ad Issue 1
1:48 Ad Issue 2
2:03 The Major Issue With YouTube Ads (The Facts)
4:22 How Creators Fit Into This
5:38 Creator Example
6:50 How This Is Harming Small Creators
8:14 What YouTube Needs To Do

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
In this video, in particular, I was in a RuneScape vibe, so I used some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this video is a follow-up to my last, although it can stand on its own. This is my 11th video essay using this style and format. Last week, I was happy to have 1,000 subscribers. Now, I have over 50,000. This is still unbelievable to me. I am so grateful for the support. Technical-wise, I figured out the sound effect issue, which is great. I'm happy with how this one came out. I hope all enjoy!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

I promise, this video belongs here

Zackary Smigel 2023-08-16 | Does YouTube feel different lately? Are you getting recommended content you're not interested in? Maybe even this video? Are you finding YouTube Search to be a complete mess? Are you irritated and perhaps even frustrated with YouTube's "algorithm?"

Well, you are not alone, and I have the answer and explanation to all of these concerns and questions. I'm dead serious. There's an explainable answer to all these issues, so let's get started.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:38 Minor Ways YouTube Feels Different
3:15 Major Ways YouTube Feels Different
5:22 Creator Example 1
7:34 Creator Example 2
8:48 Why YouTube Feels Different (The Facts)
11:48 What YouTube Needs To Do

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

This is my tenth video essay using this style and format. Over the last 10 videos I have learned a lot. This video, was a bit different than my others. This is a bit more of a controversial topic and I was a bit hesitant to make this video so we'll see! Hopefully you guys enjoy.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtube #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video essays and commentary!

=-=-=-=

How Google Took Over The Internet

Zackary Smigel 2023-08-02 | Today I am peeling back the layers of the "Google Onion" to see how it changed the face of internet culture forever. In this video, I explore Google's founders, the story of Google, how the search engine works, why it works, and how Google has changed human society forever. Plus, I detail the psychology and socioeconomics behind Google and its products.

So whether you're a casual internet user, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about how "Google it" became a universal catchphrase, this video is for you.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:41 The Story of Google
2:13 Google's Mission and Early Challenges
4:00 When Did We Start Saying "Google It?"
5:40 Google's Effects on Human Psychology
6:41 Why Google IS The Ultimate Internet Matchmaker
8:02 Google's Effects on Education and Learning Culture
8:41 The Future of Google and Its Influence on Internet Culture

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
- Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/8mvwnm
- YouTube's copyright free music library.
- Or some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my ninth video essay & commentary using this style and format. This video was a blast to shoot and research. As you'll notice you can now see my shoes / feet in the video. I moved my camera back to offer my creative freedom in the editing room. I think it looks good from this perspective. Let me know what you think!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#google #videoessay #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging essays and commentary!

=-=-=-=

The History Of Ordering Pizza Online

Zackary Smigel 2023-07-21 | Welcome to an enthralling exploration of the intersection of pizza and the internet. In this video, we delve into the captivating history of pizza's connection with the early internet, dating back to the pre-AOL days of 1994. Our story starts with an ambitious Pizza Hut owner who pioneered online food delivery through a platform named "PizzaNet," laying the foundation for today's world of online ordering.

We then explore the contested debate on the first-ever online purchase (Could it really be pizza?) and uncovers the pivotal role pizza played in the debut of Bitcoin in the commercial world. As the story unfolds, we discuss the evolution of online pizza ordering systems, marked by the entrance of Papa John's and Domino's, and the onset of the online pizza wars. No history of internet pizza would be complete without the unforgettable 'None Pizza with Left Beef' meme, which highlights the transformative role pizza played in digital culture.

We also invite you to step into the world of 'One Bite Pizza Reviews,' a cultural sensation that transformed online food criticism. This journey celebrates the unique, sometimes absurd marriage of pizza and the internet. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast, a history buff, or just someone who savors a slice of the unusual, this is a journey you won't want to miss. Enjoy the ride through the pixelated, cheesy history of Pizza & Internet. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe if you enjoyed the video!

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:26 The Story of PizzaNet
2:23 Why I'm a Pizza Expert
2:50 PizzaNet and Other Pizza Online Ordering
3:41 Why Ordering Pizza Online is THE BEST
4:07 Bitcoin and Its Connection With Pizza
4:55 How Pizza Has Effected Memes and Culture
6:05 How Pizza Has Changed Online Food Reviews
7:42 Pizzas Rich History With the Internet

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@OneBitePizzaReviews

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
In this video, in particular, I was in a RuneScape vibe, so I used some of Ian Taylor's incredible music. Please check out his music on Spotify if you are into that style. I cannot emphasize enough how good the music is.

All other songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com or YouTube's copyright free music library.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my eighth video commentary using this style and format. I enjoy video commentary and exploring internet culture; so much. In this video, I had a few slight technical issues. Nothing huge, but my hat apparently didn't work well with the green screen. I hope you guys enjoyed Hat Zack because this is likely the last time you'll see him for a while. Anyways, I had a blast doing this video. I feel like I'm starting to really get out of my comfort zone. I hope you enjoy!

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#pizza #commentary #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

Who Should Be On YouTubes Mount Rushmore?

Zackary Smigel 2023-07-16 | Let's imagine for a second - there was a Mount Rushmore for YouTube. A monument that represents the giants of this platform, the creators who have defined what YouTube is today. Who would be on it? Pewdiepie? Jenna Marbles? Philip DeFranco? Casey Neistat?

Today, I've got a lineup of 10 legendary YouTubers who have made a colossal impact on this platform. From comedy sketches and vlogs to tech reviews and educational content, these creators have shaped YouTube in unimaginable ways.

But here's the catch - we can only choose four, like Mount Rushmore.

Lets dive into the achievements and contributions of these 10 YouTubers and discover who deserves to be immortalized on YouTubes Mount Rushmore.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
2:09 Rules and Perimeters
3:58 Smosh
5:59 NigaHiga
7:36 Philip DeFranco
9:18 Shane Dawson
11:00 Ray William Johnson
12:25 Jenna Marbles
14:09 Casey Neistat
15:51 PewDiePie
17:48 Lilly Singh
19:34 Marques Brownlee
21:02 Honorable Mentions
22:52 YouTubes Official Mount Rushmore

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@smosh
youtube.com/@ryanhiga
youtube.com/@PhilipDeFranco
youtube.com/@shane
youtube.com/@RayWilliamJohnson
youtube.com/@JennaMarbles
youtube.com/@casey
youtube.com/@PewDiePie
youtube.com/@LillySingh
youtube.com/@mkbhd

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com or YouTube's copyright free music library.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my seventh video commentary using this style and format. This is my second video without any technical issues (yay!). I think I got the technical side down-pat for the most part—still lots of room to improve. Honestly, this video was an undertaking due to being really busy with personal stuff, but I did it! I'm so happy its done and I hope you enjoy it. Special thanks to my buddy @nationsquid for the encouragement and accountability chain we had this week lol. I couldn't have done it without him.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#smosh #commentary #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

The Unprecedented Rise of Content Cops

Zackary Smigel 2023-06-28 | A retrospective on Idubbbz's Content Cop and exploration of Content Cop Clones, an internet phenomenon I recently discovered. The internet has always been a breeding ground for creativity, innovation, and drama. It's a place where new ideas are born, flourish, and then are copied. A recent example that has drawn significant attention is the sensation of what I am calling "Content Cop Clones," those who are imitating the famous YouTuber Idubbbz's series, "Content Cop."

In this video commentary, we will discuss who these clones are, how closely they mirror the original Content Cop series, their impact, and, more importantly, the broader implications of their existence. Are they riding the wave of Idubbbz's successes and failures, or are they adding value to the YouTube community in their own right?

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:02 Content Cop and Idubbbz Retrospective
3:49 The Rise of the Content Cop Clones
4:48 The Idubbbz Irony
6:08 The Problem with Content Cop Clones
6:45 Examples of Effective Content Cop Clones
8:36 Why Content Cop Style Videos Work
9:09 The Risks Involved of Content Cops
9:47 The Content Creator Perspective
11:21 My Message to Content Clones

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@iDubbbzTV
youtube.com/@canyoubrah
youtube.com/@uTubbbz
youtube.com/@DankRishu
youtube.com/@Omegon
youtube.com/@raysipeladygaga
youtube.com/@InternetAnarchist

Thumbnail inspiration from: youtube.com/@Pinely

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com or YouTube's copyright free music library.

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my sixth video commentary using this style and format. I enjoy video commentary and exploring internet culture; so much. This is my first video without any technical issues (yay!). I think I got the technical side down-pat for the most part—still lots of room to improve. Over the last month, I learned a lot. My editing and quality have improved significantly. This video, in particular, I believe, came out well! I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#idubbbz #commentary #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more engaging video commentary!

=-=-=-=

The Era of Millionaire Streamers

Zackary Smigel 2023-06-20 | Streamer xQc has recently signed a two-year contract with Kick.com for a staggering 100 million dollars. This is, without a doubt, the largest streaming contract ever signed, dwarfing the second-largest by Ninja, which was 50 million dollars.

To put this into perspective, xQc is now earning more than LeBron James, who is the highest-paid player in the NBA with a two-year contract worth 97.1 million dollars. This is truly mind-boggling. And it's not just him, popular streamer Amouranth also signed a deal reportedly for 30 million dollars.

It's 2023 and streamers are making more money than professional basketball players. We are living in a digital gold rush, an Era of Millionaire Streamers. Why is this? How did this come to be? Is Twitch dying? Is YouTube or Kick the new place to live stream? How does Kick have millions of dollars to spend on online streamers? And most importantly why is this a surmountable mess for us viewers.

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:01 xQc Kick Contract Details
1:55 Amouranth Kick Contract Details
2:47 Kick’s Growth and Controversies
4:20 Why Everyone Hates Twitch
5:24 Why This Could Be MASSIVE For Viewers

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@xqcOW
youtube.com/@amouranth

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my fifth video using this style and format. This is something that occurred over the weekend and felt like I wanted to do a story on. I know its shorter than usual but I wanted to get something out early on this trending story. And yes, I am uploading at 2am haha. Not going to lie I was hustling hard to get this out ASAP which is why I am I was sweating by the end of the video lol. Hopefully not super noticeable. Regardless, happy to be able to create content for all of you like usual.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtubelore #xqc #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

=-=-=-=

YouTube Music Culture Is A Mess

Zackary Smigel 2023-06-16 | Welcome to my mind-boggling exploration of the intricate web that is YouTuber Music Culture. Here's the deal, YouTube Music Culture is a confusing mess and in this video I'm going to explain every major Music YouTuber who has significantly affected YouTube Music Culture over the years. I want to create something for people like me to send friends so they can somewhat understand this massively ever changing and confusing landscape of diverse content creators.

Prepare to delve deep into the realms of Oliver Tree, Lindsey Stirling, and Marc Rebillet, JoJi, NakeyJakey, Ricegum, KSI, Logan Paul, and more each with their own unique stories, leaving a lasting impact on this platform and its fervent fandom.

I divide YouTuber Music Culture into three sections.

1. Musicians who use YouTube to promote their music.
Think Taylor Swift, The Weekend, and Beyoncé. The classic music industry types. Pretty much using YouTube as today's MTV.
2. Musicians who are also YouTubers.
So they're on YouTube not only to promote their music but also to create content. Think Oliver Tree, Lindsey Stirling, and Marc Rebillet.
3. YouTubers who are also Musicians.
YouTubers who use (or attempted to use) their existing YouTube audience to launch a music career. Think JoJi, Tiny Meat Gang, NakeyJakey, Ricegum, KSI, Logan Paul.

We are going to primarily be talking about sections 2 and 3 today.

So let's take a look at the YouTubers who hit the high notes and those who... well, let's just say they might have been a bit tone-deaf. We're going to explore the ones who found the sweet spot in between, and we're going to ask the big questions: What does this mean for the music industry? What does this mean for YouTube? Why are so many YouTubers releasing diss tracks? And most importantly is this trend a hot mess or a new evolution of the platform?

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the world of YouTube music culture.

The official playlist for the YouTube video: open.spotify.com/playlist/0A6PSuPHhAQjrmYOAkBQhT?si=5c5a489e16894b75

New videos every week! Make sure to subscribe!

=-=-=-=

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:43 The YouTube Music Phenomenon
5:39 Lindsey Stirling: The Dancing Violinist
9:04 Oliver Tree: The Bowl-Cut Maverick
12:13 Marc Rebillet: The Loop Daddy
14:23 Logan Paul: The Maverick Rapper
16:58 RiceGum: The Reaction Provoker
19:12 KSI: From Gaming to Grime
21:53 NakeyJakey: Exercise Ball Rapper
24:20 Joji: Pink Lofi King
27:22 Tiny Meat Gang, Quadeca, Aries, Dream, Trisha Paytas
28:15 The Impact On The Music Industry
31:10 Is This Trend A Hot Mess Or A New Evolution Of The Platform?

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@lindseystirling
youtube.com/@OliverTree
youtube.com/@MarcRebillet
youtube.com/@loganpaulvlogs
youtube.com/@RiceGum
youtube.com/@ksi
youtube.com/@NakeyJakey
youtube.com/@joji

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wants to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my fourth video using this style and format. This time around I feel pretty good with what I created. I think personally, this is my best video yet. I only had one minor issue with the greenscreen lighting flickering towards the end of the video. You can kind of notice it, next time I'll just have to trim more to the left. Strange how it didn't exist until like halfway through. Hopefully its not too noticeable. But for the most part, I feel like I've finally worked out most of my kinks. Overall, I really am proud of this one and hope you enjoy it.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#youtubedrama #youtuberlore #zackarysmigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

=-=-=-=

Why YouTube Stories Failed

Zackary Smigel 2023-06-08 | In the information age, the rise and fall of features, platforms, and trends can be as fleeting as the blink of an eye. One such feature that has recently met its demise is YouTube Stories. Launched with much fanfare, it was touted as the next big thing in the realm of social media storytelling. However, it is now set to be discontinued on June 26, 2023.

So, what went wrong? Why did YouTube Stories, a feature with such potential, fail to make its mark? Why did other platforms like Snapchat and Instagram successfully integrate this feature and YouTube not? Let's delve into this digital tale to uncover the reasons behind its downfall.

YouTube Stories, launched in 2018, was a feature designed to allow creators to engage with their audience in a more casual and spontaneous way. Drawing inspiration from the success of similar features on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, YouTube Stories was introduced as a way for creators to share short, brief content with their audience.

The idea was simple: allow creators to share quick updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, or teasers for upcoming content in a casual and accessible format. So why did YouTube stories fail?

New videos every week! Make sure to subscribe!

=-=-=-=

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:53 What Are YouTube Stories?
2:59 Snapchat Stories and Their Success
4:03 Instagram Stories and Their Success
5:29 Why YouTube Stories Failed
6:58 The Biggest Factor
8:23 YouTube Stories and The Future of Short Form Content

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@YouTube
youtube.com/@OfficialSnapchat
youtube.com/@instagram
youtube.com/@Howfinity

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wanted to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my third video using this style and format. The third time using a green screen and these editing techniques. This time around, I think my audio improved, I feel pretty good with where it is here, along with my greenscreen skills. Of course, something had to happen to add a little drama in my life, I had some issues with my camera this time around. If you notice (which I hope you don't lol) the first few minutes of footage of myself was slightly blurry. My camera was out of focus for a few minutes. I actually tried to reshoot the scene, but I really couldn't capture the same energy as I did with the footage you see in the video. So sadly, it looks a bit blurry for a small portion of the video. Hopefully its not too noticeable! Definitely going to add this to my large list of things to double check when I am shooting.

1. Mic
2. Greenscreen
3. Camera
4. ???

In all seriousness, I think this was still an improvement and I keep learning after every video. I promise you, my viewer, that I will improve my technique as I create more entertaining content.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

#zackarysmigel #youtubestories #youtube

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

=-=-=-=

Exploring Discords Weird Culture

Zackary Smigel 2023-06-02 | Join me as I delve into the captivating world of Discord Culture. In this video commentary, we explore the unique aspects of Discord, its secrets, and the fascinating intricacies that make it such a weird and wonderful online phenomenon.

Discover what makes Discord so special and why it has become a hub for diverse communities. Uncover the jargon, emotes, and inside jokes that define Discord Culture, creating a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its users.

We also uncover Discord's hidden secrets, lore, and Easter Eggs, unveiling delightful surprises and hidden functionalities that add an extra layer of fun and excitement to your Discord experience.

Learn about @Beluga1, the popular YouTuber who has become an integral part of Discord Culture. Explore the impact Beluga has had on the community, fostering a sense of unity and leaving an indelible mark on Discord's identity.

While Discord Culture can have its controversies, we also shine a light on the positive side. Witness the incredible creativity, support, and collaboration that thrive within Discord's digital realms, empowering individuals to connect and forge lasting friendships.

Join us on this captivating journey into the weird and wonderful world of Discord Culture. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful content on digital communities. Let's unravel the mysteries of Discord together!

Oh and Happy Birthday @discord :) !

New videos every week! Make sure to subscribe!

=-=-=-=

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
0:52 What is Discord?
1:16 History of Discord and It's Culture
4:28 Basic Discord Cultural Intricacies
8:42 Discord Mod Culture
11:24 Sponsor
11:59 Discord Secrets and Easter Eggs
15:08 Beluga and Discord Culture
17:55 Discord Culture Being Bad
20:03 Discord Culture Being Really Bad
21:47 Discord Culture Being Good
25:37 My Favorite Aspect of Discord

Channels featured in this video:

youtube.com/@discord
youtube.com/@Beluga1
youtube.com/@RyanTheLeader
youtube.com/@NoTextToSpeech
youtube.com/@StacksOfficial

Special thanks to my friends:
youtube.com/@Jamishio
youtube.com/@KelseyRodriguez

Note:
I deliberately leave the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wanted to see the full videos featured in these documentaries. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my second video using this style and format. The second time using a green screen and these editing techniques, I know the audio and the green screen key weren't perfect. This time around, I think my audio improved but I was having greenscreen issues. Still, I think this was an improvement and keep learning after every video. I promise you, my viewer, that I will improve my technique as I create more entertaining content.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

All my socials: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

#zackarysmigel #discord #commentary
=-=-=-=

YouTube Subculture Is A Mess

Zackary Smigel 2023-05-26 | Welcome to my mind-boggling exploration of the intricate web that is YouTube Subculture. In this commentary, join me as I unravel the convoluted journey of major YouTube subcultures and the extraordinary events that culminated in the monumental clash known as Creator Clash 2.

Prepare to delve deep into the realms of Smosh, h3h3, Gus Johnson, Eddy Burback, Abelina Sabrina, and Idubbbz, each with their own unique subcultures, leaving a lasting impact on the platform and its fervent fandom.

But why does this bewildering conundrum exist in the first place? Allow me to shed light on the root causes, revealing the very essence of this perplexing landscape. Brace yourself as we dissect the profound implications of Creator Clash, a microcosm that magnifies the challenges inherent in this tangled mess.

Whether you're a seasoned YouTube aficionado or a curious newcomer, this video serves as your ultimate guide to share with friends. Help them gain a glimpse into this colossal realm of YouTube confusion.

Join me now on this exhilarating odyssey, as we unlock the secrets of YouTube Subculture and embark on a quest for understanding.

=-=-=-=

Here are the chapters for this video. Feel free to jump around accordingly:

0:00 Introduction
1:20 What is YouTube Subculture?
5:30 Smosh Subculture
9:48 h3h3 Subculture
15:50 Gus Johnson, Eddy Burback, and Abelina Sabrina Schism
20:15 Idubbbz Subculture
25:46 Creator Clash 2

Channels primarily featured in this video:

youtube.com/@AnthonyPadilla
youtube.com/@smosh
youtube.com/@H3Podcast
youtube.com/@h3h3productions
youtube.com/@gustoonz
youtube.com/@EddyBurback
youtube.com/@abelinasabrina
youtube.com/@iDubbbzTV
youtube.com/@iDubbbzTV2

Note:
I deliberately left the channel icons and video titles on each video for reference in case anyone wanted to see the full videos featured in this documentary :) I also thought it looked neat like you are looking at things through the eyes of someone on YouTube. Artistically I thought it was a great POV plus it also gave credit to the sources. If anything is unclear, or for additional references, please reach out, and I will happily provide a link to any of the following content discussed, featured, or used as a b-roll in the video.

Copyright Note:
Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.

Music:
All songs featured in the video are from:
epidemicsound.com

=-=-=-=

Creators note:
Hello, my name is Zackary Smigel. I've been creating YouTube videos since I was a kid. I started YouTube full-time about five years ago. You might have seen me from Real Estate License Wizard, where I obtained 60,000 subscribers and over 5 million channel views. I have since left that channel for creative pursuits, and this is my first crack at starting something new. I'd appreciate a like and subscribe if this content interests you and I captured your attention for even just a few moments.

On a secondary note, this is my first video using this style and format. The first time using a green screen and these editing techniques, I know the audio and the green screen key weren't perfect. I promise you, my viewer, that I will improve my technique as I create more entertaining content.

Thanks so much for watching,

Zackary Smigel

=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more!

All my socials: https://linktr.ee/zackarysmigel

#zackarysmigel #creatorclash2 #youtubesubculture

=-=-=-=